
The Road to Serfdom
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The Road to Serfdom
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Bengaluru Road Rage Reality: This Could Have Ended Much Worse I didn’t think I’d be writing something like this — but here’s the harsh reality of what happened to us on Bengaluru roads. On 25th March 2026, around 8:20 PM, my colleague and I were driving back on Sarjapur Road when we encountered an auto (KA01AN4438) coming straight at us on the wrong side. A negligible touch between vehicles — no damage, nothing serious. But that was enough. What followed was not an argument — it was a chase. The driver of KA01AN4438 started aggressively chasing us, trying to block our car multiple times in moving traffic, hitting the vehicle, and attempting to open the doors. We chose not to engage and instead tried to reach a safe place. Then it escalated further. Another auto (KA01AS8794) joined him. Together, they blocked our path near Sarjapur bridge. One of them picked up a concrete stone — and smashed our windshield while we were still inside. Let that sink in. We somehow managed to reach RGA Tech Park, thinking a gated office space would mean safety. It didn’t. Both drivers followed us inside. Before I could even step out of the car, I was physically assaulted — repeatedly hit in the face, leaving me injured. Only after things calmed down did the main accused (KA01AN4438) flee. When the police arrived, the second driver (KA01AS8794) apologized in front of them. This wasn’t “road rage.” This was unchecked violence. And unfortunately, this isn’t an isolated story anymore. Too many people in Bengaluru have similar experiences but choose to stay silent. Honestly, after this incident, I have made up my mind — I am going to leave Bengaluru and never come back. If this is the state of our roads, then something is seriously broken. Stay alert. Avoid confrontation. And most importantly — don’t assume you’re safe just because you’ve done nothing wrong. Wrong Lane Driving: drive.google.com/file/d/1Vjxhqi… Hitting Cars Blocking continuously: drive.google.com/file/d/1MKqJv0… Police Call during distress: drive.google.com/file/d/1_leJ1X… Smashing Windshield: drive.google.com/file/d/1KGvofn… Full Drive Link: drive.google.com/drive/folders/… I filed an online complaint about this on 26th March 2026. Temporary Service Request Number 16443262300000184 has been registered.











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NEW SCAM BY OLA DRIVERS IN BANGALORE Extremely disturbing experience with an Ola ride today from Majestic to Jalahalli, Bengaluru. The ride initially showed a fare of ₹285 in the Ola app. However, after reaching my destination, the driver showed a bill of ₹5950 on his phone and demanded that I pay the full amount. He claimed that I had cancelled some old rides and that the amount would be deducted from his account if I did not pay. When I tried to explain that my app clearly showed ₹285, the driver started becoming aggressive and repeatedly insisted that I must pay ₹5950. Since he was speaking mostly in Kannada and I am not fluent in the language, the situation quickly became stressful and difficult to manage. I then contacted Ola’s emergency support through the app expecting immediate help. Unfortunately, the response from the support representative was extremely disappointing and dismissive. Instead of trying to understand the situation or deescalate it, she repeatedly questioned whether it was a “safety issue”. When I explained that please consider it as unsafe and that I felt unsafe, the representative responded in a rude and dismissive manner and abruptly disconnected the call stating that it was “not an emergency”. At that moment I was left alone to deal with an increasingly tense situation with the driver. Fortunately, my house owner arrived at the scene, understood the situation, and advised the driver that we should go to the police station to resolve the matter. I followed him on his bike while the driver followed us in the cab. However, midway the driver suddenly rerouted and fled the area. This entire experience was extremely stressful and raises serious concerns about: • Fare transparency on the platform • Driver conduct • The attitude and responsiveness of Ola’s emergency support team An emergency line that dismisses passengers during a tense situation defeats the very purpose of having a safety feature. @Olacabs @bhash @BlrCityPolice Can you please help with this situation. I can share all the details.














